Employee Management

Top 4 Do’s and Don’ts of Workplace Investigations

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Fair and transparent workplace investigations are crucial for maintaining trust, integrity, and a positive organizational culture.  Moreover, properly conducted investigations can mitigate legal risks, prevent conflicts from escalating, and ultimately contribute to a healthier, more productive work environment where employees feel valued and respected. Let’s unpack the four major do’s and don’ts that can significantly impact …

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HR Form of the Week: Credit Card Acknowledgement Form

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Each week, we feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need.   In today’s fast-paced business environment, the …

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HR Form of the Week: Dress Down – Summer Attire Policy

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Each week, we feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need.   As the temperatures rise, so does …

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HR Form of the Week: Managing Employee Recognition Programs Guide

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Each week, we feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need.   Employee recognition programs are vital for …

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EEOC’s Final Regulation to PWFA Empowers Pregnant Workers: What Employers Need to Know

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken a significant step towards advancing workplace equality with the issuance of its final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This regulation offers crucial clarity for both employers and employees, ensuring pregnant workers can maintain a healthy pregnancy while continuing to excel in their …

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HR Form of the Week: Timesheet Correction Form

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Each week, we feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need.   Are you tired of navigating through …

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HR Form of the Week: FMLA Checklist for Individual Leave Request

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. For clients with access to the …

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HR Form of the Week: Discrimination Harassment Complaint Form

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. For clients with access to the …

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URGENT CA: Workplace Violence Prevention Model Plan

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California has enacted a new workplace violence prevention law, SB 553/California Labor Code Section 6401.9, requiring nearly all California employers to develop and implement a written workplace violence prevention plan (which can be a part of an existing Illness and Injury Prevention Plan), provide annual training on the plan to employees, and maintain a log of …

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HR Form of the Week: Conflict Resolution Rules and Steps

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: Checklist – New Hire Orientation

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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URGENT CA: Why Wage Theft is So Critical in California

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Effective January 1, 2024, California has published a new Wage Theft Notice, often called the Notice to Employee at Time of Hire (and found in the Guardian HR Forms Library), which has been updated to reflect both the new California Sick Leave law, as well as non-exempt employee’s pay rates, designated paydays, appliable overtime rates, …

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HR Form of the Week: How to Design a Disciplinary Procedure

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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Independent Contractor Rule Will Take Effect March 11

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On January 9, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will establish an economic realities test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule takes effect on March 11, 2024. This new worker-friendly standard will replace the more business-friendly five-factor test put in …

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2024 Employment Law Changes

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California Paid Sick Leave (SB 616) California’s new paid sick leave law, Senate bill (SB) 616, significantly expands California’s existing paid sick leave law (i.e., the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014). Paid sick leave entitlement Under SB 616, an employee is now entitled to five days or forty hours of paid sick leave. Previously, …

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Minimum Wage Increases for 2024

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Minimum wage increases will take effect on January 1, 2024. Please see the below list, showing the locations where the increases will take place and the rate of increase. Please feel free to reach out to your Dedicated HR Manager to discuss further.Alaksa – $11.73Arizona – $14.35Flagstaff – $17.40Tucson – $14.35California – $16.00Belmont – $17.35Burlingame …

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HR Form of the Week: Holiday Party Memo

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: Audit Checklist for Maintaining Independent Contractor Status

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: Employee Survey Job Satisfaction

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: Meal and Rest Break Requirements by State

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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URGENT CA: California Paid Sick Leave Requirements Increase Effective January 2024

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On October 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an increase to the current California Sick Leave Law (SB 616).Effective January 1, 2024, employers must increase the amount of sick leave provided to California employees from three days/24 hours to five days/40 hours.Accrual, Carryover and FrontloadUnder this new update, employers who permit employees to accrue paid …

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HR Form of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey Form

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: How to Classify an Employee Under the FLSA

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: Final Pay Requirements by State

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: Personal Leave Approval Letter

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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HR Form of the Week: Complete the new Form I-9 Process Checklist

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Each week, we will feature a different document from our forms library and provide information about where to find it, what it’s used for, and any necessary instructions. With this program, you’ll always be one step ahead of the game when it comes to finding the forms you need. This week, the HR Form of …

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URGENT CA: California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $16 per hour in January 2024

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The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced on Tuesday, September 26th  that California’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour for all employers on January 1, 2024. Some cities and counties in California have a local minimum wage that is higher than the state rate, which will supersede this rule. The change in …

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URGENT CA: Revised Criminal History Regulations Approved for California Employers

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The California Civil Rights Department has approved proposed changes to the regulations applicable to the use of an applicant’s criminal history in making employment decisions. The revised regulations are effective on October 1, 2023. What Employers need to know: You still cannot inquire about an “applicant’s” criminal history prior to making a conditional job offer …

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NLRB Intensifies Scrutiny of Employer Policies

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On August 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board issued a decision in Stericycle, Inc., overruling a prior 2017 decision which afforded employers more flexibility with their policies. This means that now certain categories of work rules, such as investigations/confidentiality rules, non-disparagement rules and rules prohibiting outside employment may not always be lawful to maintain. …

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URGENT: New Form I-9 Now Available!

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A revised Form I-9 is now available for use. Employers may continue to use the older version of the Form I-9 (Rev. 10/21/19) through Oct. 31, 2023. After that date, they will be subject to penalties if they use the older form.The new form is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9 and is also available for download in our Forms …

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